Caucasus Field Mouse vs Variable Green Toad

Apodemus ponticus compared with Bufotes variabilis

Key Differences

• Caucasus Field Mouse is Least Concern while Variable Green Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caucasus Field Mouse	Variable Green Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Bufonidae
Genus	Apodemus	Bufotes
Species	Apodemus ponticus	Bufotes variabilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Caucasus Field Mouse and Variable Green Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Caucasus Field Mouse

LC — Least Concern

Variable Green Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caucasus Field Mouse	Variable Green Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasus Field Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Green Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Caucasus Field Mouse

The Caucasus Field Mouse (Apodemus ponticus) is a species in the genus Apodemus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.